Human Resources… HR Tip: 12 tips to keep your holiday party under control 30 Nov 201811 Nov 2018 The holiday season is a time to spread cheer and a festive spirit, but some celebrations morph into legal nightmares or workers' comp claims for employers. Here are 12 tips…
Human Resources… Seven ways to bolster employee participation in wellness programs 26 Nov 201811 Nov 2018 Planning ahead for a new plan year is a good time to evaluate current program performance. If employee engagement in your wellness program is a concern, you're not alone. Here…
Human Resources… Much needed clarification from OSHA on anti-retaliation provisions 19 Nov 201811 Nov 2018 My fellow Certified WorkComp Advisor, Dustin Boss, has allowed me to share his summary of the OSHA anti-retaliation clarification that the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) just issued.…
Human Resources… Things you should know 16 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 NLRB issues proposed rule on joint employers As expected, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced publication of a proposed rule on joint employers. The rule will effectively discard…
Human Resources… Legal Corner 12 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 Workers' Compensation Appellate court clarifies permanent disability rule - California In Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. Workers Compensation Appeals Board and Dean Fitzpatrick, the issue revolved around whether the…
Human Resources… OSHA watch 9 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 OIG finds flaws in fatality and severe injury reporting program In a recent audit report the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General noted OSHA is not doing enough to…
Human Resources… OSHA Update 7 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 Walking/Working Surfaces Rule - important deadline approaching, enforcement lessons Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the workplace. Approximately 20 percent of the workplace…
Human Resources… HR Tip: New FMLA forms available from DOL 5 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 The Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) certification forms and notices are now valid until Aug. 31, 2021. DOL didn't make any substantive changes to the forms, other than the new…
Human Resources… Standing desks: the jury’s still out 2 Nov 201827 Oct 2018 The workplace is often partially blamed for our sedentary lifestyles. Amidst the growing evidence that sitting is bad for our health, "sitting is the new smoking" has become a popular…
